Jeremy C. Mason
Non-Partisan | Virginia
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeremy C. Mason
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
City of Norfolk City Council, Superward 6
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Tallwood High School, Virginia Beach, High School Diploma, 2002
Grambling St University, Grambling, Bachelors, 2006
Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Juris Doctorate, 2015
WORK & MILITARY
N/A
AFFILIATIONS
Growth with a purpose, Volunteer, Calvary Revival Church
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Campaign Finance Reports for Mason for Superward 6 (from Virginia State Board of Elections)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Disagree
I believe each situation is a case by case that needs to be viewed individually based on the circumstances.
ECONOMY
I support using taxpayer funds to lobby the state legislature and/or U.S. Congress.
Neutral
It is the responsibility of city government to provide subsidized housing at taxpayer expense.
Neutral
Property taxes should be abolished.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Government should not discriminate against individuals, organizations, or business owners who affirm marriage as between one man and one woman.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
IMMIGRATION
City officials should have the right to proclaim their city a sanctuary city for illegal aliens.
Disagree
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christianity.
Children have the right to be protected from sexually explicit materials in publicly funded libraries, including school libraries.
Strongly Agree
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
All filings by candidates for municipal office, including ballot application and campaign finance reports, should be available for public online access on the city website within 24 hours of filing deadline.
Agree
Ballot measures which include bond issues should fully disclose both the potential tax rate increase and actual monetary increase for the average single family residence.
Agree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Neutral
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) instruction should be required for all city employees.
Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Taxpayers should subsidize green initiatives such as electric vehicle charging stations.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To regulate and enforce policies. To provide guidance and order to its citizens. To allow it's citizens to be heard in regards to any complaints or concerns in a civilized manner, ensuring justice and providing essential services. Promoting the common good.
Candidates and officeholders should be required to disclose all business investments and real estate, whether in the city or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
Agree
Please list your business investments and/or real estate, whether within the city or in an area currently proposed for annexation.
Mason Legal and Regis Title and Escrow.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to immigration and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Lean Liberal
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
Choose not to answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
having the proper credentials to own a firearm if your plan is to conceal having the proper documentation for that as well. Mirror the restrictions that are currently set in place in regards to the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 2nd amendment.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
LOCAL
I support annual financial audits of every city department by an independent, third party auditor.
Agree
Please list up to three issues or projects that you think need the most attention.
1.Education 2.Housing Crisis 3. Violence
